Sterling College
Sterling, KS · Private nonprofit · 538 undergrads (small, rural) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,068 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $19,236 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $21,975 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,525 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,602 |
| All incomes (average) | $22,371 |
Sticker tuition: $33,700 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 37%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 41%
- Freshman retention
- 50%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $45,846
- Median debt at graduation
- $24,625
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business24%
Kinesiology & Sports Science16%
Education14%
Criminal Justice11%
Health & Nursing9%
Psychology4%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
History3%
English & Literature3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Is Sterling College a reach, target, or safety for you?
Take the 5-minute quiz and see how it stacks up against 1,500+ other colleges — ranked by fit and by what your family would actually pay.
Find my matches →Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent cohorts. Verify current costs and requirements with the school.